Victor matrix BVE-59707. Chinese magic / Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Salon Orchestra

TitleSource
Chinese magic (Primary title)Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
William H. Woodin (composer)
Chas. Miller (arranger)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotes
Nathaniel Shilkret (director)
Victor Salon Orchestra (Musical group)
Additional Information
  • Description: Orchestra
  • Instrumentation: 6 first violins, 4 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 2 basses, flute, oboe, bassoon, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, tuba, 2 pianos, harp, and 2 traps
  • Category: Instrumental
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers and the disc label indicate that the master recording was "personal"; it was made on commission or not intended for release.
Ledgers: "Records made for Mr. William H. Woodin."
According to ledgers, the second traps and piano are not present for all takes of the session.
Source(s): Victor ledgers; disc.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
3/17/1930 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall 1 Unknown
3/17/1930 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall 2 Unknown
3/17/1930 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall 3 Master Victor 59707 10-in.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix BVE-59707. Chinese magic / Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Salon Orchestra," accessed January 8, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800030321/BVE-59707-Chinese_magic.

Victor matrix BVE-59707. Chinese magic / Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Salon Orchestra. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 8, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800030321/BVE-59707-Chinese_magic.

"Victor matrix BVE-59707. Chinese magic / Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Salon Orchestra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 8 January 2026.

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